Upstream drilling news
PGNiG makes oil and gas discovery in Norwegian Sea
Based on preliminary estimation, the recoverable resources of the Shrek discovery are in the range of between 19 and 38 million boe, as confirmed by the Norwegian Oil Directorate (NPD).
Tambak-2 well reaches total depth
The next step in the campaign is an extensive Drill Stem Test (DST) programme.
Equinor and Sinomine Specialty Fluids sign long-term contract
The contract is for supply of ‘cesium drilling and completion fluids’ to Equinor’s operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
ADES to undertake deepwater drilling campaign in Egypt
The service will be provided using Vantage's Tungsten Explorer and covers one firm well, "Nigma 1", with the contract estimated to last 73 days.
Shelf Drilling awarded jack-up rig contract by ONGC
The contract is for operations in the Mumbai High, offshore India.
Halliburton awarded licence for gravel pack completions
The international licence is for ExxonMobil’s patented Non-Aqueous Fluid Gravel Packing (NAFPac™) technique for gravel pack completions.
Weatherford awarded multiple contracts with multinational operator in Iraq
The company has been awarded two fully integrated rig contracts and one well services (through-tubing intervention) contract.
SIMMONS EDECO completes drilling campaign in Mexico
The contract required SIMMONS EDECO to provide onshore drilling services on a field in the south of Mexico.
Shelf Drilling announces contract extensions for jack-ups
The contracts are with Saudi Aramco for four jack-ups.
i3 Energy begins drilling at Serenity field
The SA-01 appraisal well in the Serenity field in the North Sea has been spud.